Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic control circuit and method for calibrating a transmission shifter and compensating for temperature variations. The electronic control circuit includes a power supply circuit comprising a bias voltage supply and a voltage surge protection circuit; at least one position sensor that receives a surge-protected output bias voltage from the power supply circuit; and a microprocessor that receives one or more position values from the position sensor relating to the physical position of the transmission shifter. The power supply circuit provides a calibration reference signal to said microprocessor. The voltage surge protection circuit protects the calibration reference signal against a surge voltage condition.

Abstract: In a transmission gear shift system for automobiles, a first spring seat and a second spring seat are supported in a slidable manner between a first stopper surface and a second stopper surface which are provided on a shift select shaft with a gap between them in the axial direction. The inner surfaces in the axial direction of the first and second spring seats are forced by a select spring in the direction in which they move away from each other to come into contact with the first and second stopper surfaces respectively. The outer surfaces in the axial direction of the first and second spring seats, are supported on first and second support surfaces respectively provided in a transmission case. Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of select springs required for maintaining the shift select shaft in a central select position and to shorten the overall length of the shift select shaft.

Abstract: An automatic transmission shift lever device which includes a shift lever, a base bracket and a boot. The base bracket supports the shift lever and is provided with a hole with a hook protruding inward from an inner circumference of the hole. The boot made of an elastic material covers the bottom of the base bracket and is provided with a protrusion. The hook digs into the protrusion inserted into the hole so as to prevent the protrusion from coming off.

Abstract: A gear indicator provides a display to a motorcycle driver of which gear the motorcycle is currently operating in. The gear indicator is used with a gear position switch providing ground signal indication to a motorcycle CPU at a connection with a plurality of leads which reflect the gear a motorcycle is operating in, no indication indicating that the motorcycle is in first gear. The gear indicator bridges the gear position switch to the motorcycle CPU receiving this ground information through a bridge and a similar number of leads communicate with the gear indicator processor from this bridge. The processor of the gear indicator processes the information received to drive a display to reflect the gear to the operator.

Abstract: A shift system for a transfer case including a spring-load range fork assembly operable for shifting a range sleeve between two speed range positions. The range fork assembly includes a bracket, a range fork, and a spring assembly. The spring assembly is compressed and inserted into chambers formed in both the bracket and range fork. The range fork assembly is slidably maintained on a shift rail and the range fork is coupled to the range sleeve. An actuator mechanism is provided for causing selective axial movement of the range fork assembly on the rail. The spring assembly allows the bracket to shift and apply a shift force on the range fork. This shift force causes the range fork to slide the range sleeve to the desired range position.

Abstract: The first gear/reverse gate switch of the present invention includes a detent switch including a contact pin and a contact switch. When a manual transmission is shifted to a gear not in the first gear/reverse gate, the contact pin of the detent switch engages a recessed portion on a detent mechanism such that the contact pin does not engage the contact switch. This indicates that the transmission is not in a gear in the first gear/reverse gate. When the manual transmission is shifted to a gear in the first gear/reverse gate, the interlock moves the detent, pushing the contact pin into engagement with the contact switch. This indicates that the transmission is in a gear in the first gear/reverse gate. The spring forces the detent into a “relaxed position” when not in the first gear or the reverse gate, breaking switch contact.

Abstract: A range switching apparatus (1) is provided with a disc (2b), an engagement groove (2c), a pin (5a), and an arm portion (5b), which are used for switching a range, a motor (12) for driving the disc (2b), the engagement groove (2c), the pin (5a), and the arm portion (5b), which are used for switching a range, a speed reducing gear mechanism (46) for reducing a drive force of the motor (12) and transmitting the drive force to the disc (2b), the engagement groove (2c), the pin (5a), and the arm portion (5b), which are used for switching a range, and an electromagnetic clutch (30) for engaging and disengaging a power transmission state between the motor (12) and the speed reducing gear mechanism (46). An adsorbed disc (31) of the electromagnetic clutch (30) is connected to a power input shaft (38) of the speed reducing gear mechanism (46).

Abstract: A sensor device is used for sensing position of a movable component. The sensor device can be applied to multiple applications. For example, proper alignment between a shifter spline and a shifter position sensor of a transmission assembly can be confirmed by applying the sensor device of the present invention to confirm alignment of the transmission shifter with a transmission shifter position sensor during transmission assembly. A rotary sensor converts angular movement to a proportional electrical output. A converter then converts the proportional electrical output to an input which can be read. The location of the movable component is then determined, and displayed.

Abstract: In a gearshift device (38) of a manual transmission comprising at least one transmitting means (2) that is arranged for pivoting and axial displacement relative to the transmission, a low-friction transmission of gearshift movements is achieved by the inclusion of a rolling bearing (47) taking up thrust loads.

Abstract: A signal input device includes a movable operating section for inputting a desired signal by selecting the shift position thereof, a shift position detecting device for detecting the shift position of the operating section, and an indication device for giving an operator information in different modes based on a shift position signal from the shift position detecting device.

Abstract: A gearshift lever (1) for an automatic transmission in a motor vehicle is provided with a knob (4) arranged at the top end of the gearshift lever member. A locking bar (2) is guided axially on the gearshift lever. A manually movable mechanism (5, 7) actuates the locking bar (2) relative to the gearshift lever (1). Two parts of the mechanism (5, 7) have teeth (6, 8) engaging one another. These parts are arranged such that a movement of at least one of the parts (5) toward the locking bar (2) brings about an axial movement of the locking bar (2). At least one of the two toothed segments (6; 8) extends along a curve, and the effective power ratio through a first of two curve radii is greater than the power ratio of the second radius.

Abstract: A surface planer for planing wooden boards is provided having a motor and an associated rotary cutter head operatively driven thereby in a feed roller positioned adjacent the rotary cutter head for moving wooden boards to the plane relative to the cutter. A multi-stage chain transmission is interposed between the motor and the feed roller; the multi-stage transmission including a dual speed stage is provided with an operator actuated speed selector element which enables the operator to vary the final drive ratio and the resulting speed of the feed roller between a high and low speed.

Abstract: A shift mechanism of an outboard engine has a shift cam which is remotely-operable to effect change-over of the direction of rotation of a propeller shaft in a gear case. A shift cam support member is a member separate from and detachably secured to the gear case. The shift mechanism permits use of a single design of the gear case adapted to either a rotary shift cam or a vertically-movable shift cam.

Abstract: An upper and lower lever type shift assembly is disclosed, suitable for use as a shifter for a motor vehicle. The shift assembly has a housing with a top opening and a side opening, an upper lever adapted to be connected to a shifter knob, a lower lever and a pivot block connecting the upper lever and the lower lever, wherein the pivot block is pivotably mounted in the housing, and a pivot cover cooperating with the housing to form a bearing surface for the pivot block proximate the side opening, wherein the pivot cover is connected to the housing by snap fit. The bearing surfaces cooperate with a pocket in the housing to support the pivot block. Such upper and lower type shift assemblies can be used to control, for example, transfer cases or transmissions of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A shift manipulating device for an automatic transmission includes a shift lever of an automatic transmission device and a path formed on an upper cover of a control switch device. The path includes manipulating positions arranged in at least P range, R range, N range and D range in this order, and on three lines, that is, second line, third line and fourth line in right and left directions. The P range is arranged in a first path on the second line and at an end of the path, the R range is arranged in a second path on the fourth line of the first path, the N range is in a third path on the second line of the second path, and the D range is in a fourth path on the second line.

Abstract: In a transmission which incorporates a plurality of speed change gear trains, a plurality of clutches to select one of the gear trains for power transmission and a plurality of shift forks to selectively activate one of the clutches, a gearshift coveys a force applied by a shift lever selectively to one of the shift forks to achieve a gear change. The gearshift comprises a plurality of linkages which convey the force applied by the shift lever 41 to the shift forks 73 and 76 selectively. In this gearshift, at least two of these linkages include rocking levers 65 and 66, respectively, each of which functions to reverse the direction of the force applied by the shift lever. These rocking levers are disposed on a common pivot or a retaining pin 67, such that each rocking lever can swing independently thereon.

Abstract: A shifting device (1) for pinion gear change transmissions which actuates the positive fit couplings by selector forks (3, 21) that slide on a stationary longitudinal guide (2). Shifting forces are transmitted from the shifting finger (9) to the selector forks (3, 21) by profiled metal plates (4, 5, 6) suspended in the selector fork (3, 21), the other end of the plates is guided in a switching comb (7) and the automatic locking device for blocking non-shifted gates and gears and gear selection is actuated via the locking plates (11) and sliders (16). The configuration of the inventive shifting device (1) makes it possible to provide a reliable, simple, low-costing shifting device suitable for various types of shifting mechanism such as lever shifts, turning-shaft shifts, cable and hydrostatic shifting mechanisms and automation modules.

Abstract: The device connects a first shaft having a respective first axis, and a second shaft having a respective second axis located a given distance from and parallel to the first axis, and has an arm integral with the first shaft, and a pocket located along the second axis of the second shaft and engaged by a distal end of the arm. The device has a body fitted to the second shaft and having a peripheral portion in which the pocket is formed, and a recess is formed close to the pocket to permit access to the pocket by the distal end.

Abstract: In a selector device for a change-speed gearbox, a selector shaft arranged in such a way as to be rotatable and axially displaceable relative to a housing is connected by respective auxiliary mechanisms for converting a reciprocating motion into a rotary motion by at least two choosing sleeves that are arranged concentrically, rotatably and in an axially displaceable manner relative to it and are fixed rotatably and in an axially nondisplaceable manner relative to the housing when firmly braked by respective brakes. In significant angular positions, the selector shaft can be actuated out of a neutral position in one of the two axial directions of its axis of rotation into an end position associated with a respective gear. The auxiliary mechanisms are harmonized in such a way with one another that the respective new gear can be chosen initially and selected by external actuation of the selector shaft in just one direction of its axis of rotation and selective engagement of one, two or none of the brakes.

Abstract: An actuating device for automatic operation of a gear change in a transmission that produces a change in predetermined translation ratios of the gear change transmission in any desired sequence comprises first and second drives that are in active connection with a selector shaft. The first drive is connected to the selector shaft via a guide mechanism which comprises at least one constraint guide that corresponds to a shifting path. The second drive is in active connection with the selector shaft for providing an operating force in the axial direction and an operating force in the circumferential direction of the selector shaft. The resulting movement depends on the operating position of the guide mechanism.

Abstract: A position sensor assembly for detecting linear movement of a transmission manual valve is comprised of a set of permanent magnets mounted on a movable carrier and an array of GMR elements located between the juxtaposed magnet poles. The magnet set establishes a high and low magnetic flux field pattern across the GMR elements whose resistance values decrease as they are subjected to the moving magnetic field. The change in resistance is converted to a linear position output signal corresponding to the displacement of the transmission manual valve. The magnet set is moved transversely to the direction of movement of the manual valve. The magnet set is assembled on a magnet carrier that is mechanically linked to the transmission manual valve for which linear position signal is desired.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a rotary shift selecting apparatus for a vehicle capable of obtaining excellent operability while securing the liquid-proof ability. A rotary shift selecting apparatus for a vehicle comprising a base body 21 mounted to a vehicle frame, and a rotor 23 rotatably mounted to a supporting shaft 22 fixed to the base body 21 for selecting shift, wherein an annular fitting portion 24 which is coaxial of said supporting shaft 22 is formed between said base body 21 and said rotor 23, and an annular seal material 25/26 is interposed between said fitting portion 24 and a passing-through portion of said supporting shaft 22 of said rotor 23.

Abstract: A brake assembly is provided for use with a utility vehicle. The brake assembly includes a mechanism including a pair of compression springs configured to provide the ability of one brake to be further applied after one brake has been completely applied. A parking brake is also provided which includes a ratcheting feature.

Abstract: A method/system for adaptively calibrating an X-Y position sensor (46). Signals (SLX-X and SLY-Y) indicative of X-X and Y-Y positions of a shift member (SL) in an H-type shift pattern (12A) are sensed. The current Y-Y position (SLY-Y) when the rate of change of X-X position exceeds a reference ((d/dt) SLX-X REF) is indicative of the neutral position value (NY-Y) of the second signal.

Abstract: A one-piece mounting bracket (30) for mounting an automatic transmission shift control in the cab of a truck has a top wall (34) and laterally spaced apart side walls (36, 38) depending from the top wall and extending rearward into covering relation to laterally opposite sides of the shift control. A face plate (70) spans the side walls of the bracket in covering relation to the shift control, and a shift lever (62) for operating the shift control to shift the transmission extends from the shift control through an opening (72) at the face plate to provide a grip by which a driver of the vehicle can operate the shift control. The side walls are symmetric about an imaginary medial plane that perpendicularly bisects an imaginary plane occupied by the top wall. The side walls also have symmetric hole patterns (50, 52) providing shift cable attachment features that are symmetric about the imaginary medial plane. The bracket may be used in either a right- or left-hand drive vehicle.

Abstract: A shifting device (1) for a speed change gearbox with a transmission component that can be shifted in a longitudinal direction and/or about its longitudinal axis in a pivoting manner, which for transmitting the shifting movements is equipped with a damping component (8), which is constructed from at least one ramp-shaped profile (9a), and at least one roller component (12) which is pre-loaded against ramp-shaped profile (9a) by means of spring action.

Abstract: A transmission 1 includes: a casing 2 and rotatable shafts 50, 60, 70. A drive gear of a reversing gear train 24 and a drive gear of a first speed gear train 25 are fixed on the input shaft 50. The gear change mechanism for 1st speed operation is constituted by he fixed 1st gear 25, a rotatable 1st gear 22, and a synchromesh device 20 supported on the intermediate shaft 60. The gear change mechanism for reversing operation is constituted by the fixed reversing gear 24, a rotatable reversing gear 21, and the synchromesh device 20. An idle gear 66 is rotatably supported on an idle shaft 65 that is supported by a wall of housing 511 adjacent to the reversing gear.

Abstract: A counterbearing for a spring is used to support an actuating element for a latching device of a selector lever. To facilitate assembly, the counterbearing is made table-shaped and includes a plate with laterally formed spreading arms. The spreading arms are provided endwise with latching noses which are received by openings in a lower part of the selector lever with essentially parallel walls.

Abstract: In a gearshift device for change-speed gearboxes of motor vehicles, having a shifter shaft (1) movable both axially and radially in the gearbox housing and engaging at one end with an actuating lever arrangement (3) with which in turn corresponding ends of a gearshift linkage or of Bowden gearshift cables engage, substantially parallel to the shifter shaft (1) a supporting pin (6) projecting from the gearbox housing or from a closing plate (2) and having a ball-and-socket joint (7) with only two degrees of twisting freedom is provided, on which is supported a three-armed actuating lever (8), the three arms (9, 10 and 11) of which are disposed perpendicular to each other in the manner of orthogonal axes of coordinates, one of said arms (9) being connected by way of a ball-and-socket joint (12) to a pin (4) projecting radially from the shifter shaft (1) and the two other said arms (10 and 11) being connected by way of their ball-and-socket joints (13 and 14) to the corresponding ends of a gearshift linkage or o

Abstract: A cable driven automotive gear lever joint mechanism for operating a coupling cable and a selection cable having a movable set including a ball joint housing having a lever arm extending therefrom rotatably and pivotally mounted onto a stationary ball joint extending laterally from a support structure with the coupling cable attached to the lever arm for operation thereof, and having a second ball joint extending laterally from the cylindrical ball joint housing for operation of the selection cable.